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The Mind Of Primitive Man

The Mind Of Primitive Man

Boas, Franz

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Medieval & Renaissance HistoryAnthropologyGeneral Psychology

ISBN10: 1163238511
ISBN13: 9781163238516
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 306
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Mind of Primitive Man by Franz Boas is a classic work of anthropology that explores the psychological and cultural characteristics of non-Western societies. Boas argues that the so-called primitive peoples of the world possess a rich and complex mental life that is just as valid as that of Westerners. Drawing on his extensive fieldwork among the Eskimo, Kwakiutl, and other indigenous groups, Boas examines topics such as language, myth, art, and ritual, showing how these elements reflect the unique worldview and social organization of each culture. He also critiques the prevailing theories of his time, which often portrayed non-Western peoples as inferior or savage. The Mind of Primitive Man remains a groundbreaking and influential work in the field of anthropology, challenging readers to rethink their assumptions about human nature and cultural diversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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